062-Rumors!

"First of all to Mr. Harry Potter, Mr. Ron Weasley, and Miss Hermione Granger, they discovered the abnormality in the Forbidden Forest, and they chose to notify a professor rather than to rush to Hagrid's rescue and let the school avoid a great loss..."

As the Gryffindor table burst into cheers, Dumbledore's gaze stayed on Ivan. Had it not been for Harry and the others, the Forbidden Forest might have ceased to exist. Ivan didn't regret it, If he hadn't set the forest on fire, Quirrell, who had just fled, might not have escaped due to the threat, then he and Hagrid would be dead even if tried to stall for time...

"...I award them twenty points each!" Dumbledore said.

Gryffindor's table suddenly burst into another bout of enthusiastic applause, an increase of sixty points was enough to make Gryffindor surpass Ravenclaw, who were originally ranked second, and be equal to Slytherin House, which was at the top of the list.

Harry jumped up with excitement, the gloom in his chest was swept away, he turned his head to see Snape's expression, he wanted to see the disappointment on his face, however, Snape still had that plain emotionless expression on his face.

Hermione was more reserved, but the small smile from the corner of her mouth revealed her excitement.

Ron raised his head high, this was the first time he had received applause from so many people.

After the applause lasted for a while, Dumbledore continued.

"To Mr. Ivan Halls! for his dexterity and bravery, he successfully repelled the attacker, allowing Hagrid to be rescued...I award Gryffindor house another fifty points! "

As soon as Dumbledore finished speaking, the great hall was enveloped with a brief silence, and countless eyes gathered on Ivan, even several professors looked over, their eyes full of incredibility.

Although they didn't know exactly what happened in the Forbidden Forest, they had heard the roar of a dragon, and then thick smoke coming out of the Forbidden Forest. Even though Hagrid was injured, the degree of danger on the scene was evident... And now Dumbledore had said very clearly that the attacker was successfully repelled by Ivan, not the professor who rushed to support Hagrid...

Clap Clap Clap...

Seeing the silent great hall, Dumbledore started clapping first. After a moment of shock, thunderous applause erupted from across the hall...

This time it wasn't just Gryffindor's house, with the exception of some jealous people, the students of all other three houses also applauded. Because even the proud Slytherins had to admit that Ivan's deeds had exceeded their imagination.

It was the second time Ivan had been a part of this scene. Naturally, he didn't feel much excitement upon receiving the applause. On the contrary, he felt a little strange. Shouldn't Dombeldore hide most of what happened to avoid an investigation from the Ministry?

The deafening applause lasted for several minutes before gradually stopping. Then, all the students in the audience looked at Dumbledore expectantly, what about the dragon?

Unexpectedly, Dumbledore didn't mention a dragon at all. Instead, he waved his wand, and immediately the four long tables were filled with more desserts.

Custard pudding, chocolate cakes, crushed almond ice cream...just looking at the scene was mouth-watering...

"I think everyone needs to eat some desserts, it will help calm down the agitated mood," Dumbledore said again after a pause.

"As for the attacker, don't worry too much about it. I already know his identity. The Ministry of Magic will send someone to investigate soon. As long as you stay in the castle, you won't encounter any danger."

Dumbledore's words have always had a magical power that makes people involuntarily trust him. Even the concern on the faces of the professors on the stage lessened.

After eating his dessert Dumbeldore stood up to leave, he went to Hagrid's hut in the afternoon. So many things had happened, and he didn't even have time for dinner...After Dumbledore finished speaking, he planned to leave. He still had a lot to deal with...

But at this moment, from the table of Gryffindor, someone suddenly spoke. "Professor, what about the dragon? Don't you want to talk about that?" The audience was silent, and Dumbledore stopped.

Ivan looked back while eating the butter pudding, to see what would happen now, after seeing that person asking the question, Ivan was stunned. Isn't that Seamus? Ivan didn't expect him to have such courage...

Under Dumbledore's "kind" gaze, Seamus started trembling, the old headmaster obviously didn't blame him and explained.

"I have to remind everyone that Hogwarts is not authorized by the Ministry of Magic to raise dragons. As for the sound of the dragon, it must be a spell. As far as I know, there are many ways to do this. Before I became the headmaster of Hogwarts, there were some students who liked to do similar pranks. During those time, Filch liked to hang these students in the dungeons. I always had to persuade him to treat the children kindly. We have to be more forgiving..."

Dumbledore started his own little story without listening to the incredulous noises from the crowd, pretending that everyone was listening...

Ivan curled his lips, Dumbledore as always was pretending to be a little crazy.

"But, I saw it with my own eyes." Seamus looked very nervous but he still insisted on speaking. "It was about the size of a house, or maybe a little bit bigger, with four limbs and a pair of wings... and it was breathing fire!"

The students all around laughed. Isn't what he described looked like any other dragon.

"I am really not lying!" Seamus yelled, blushing.

Ivan suddenly understood that Seamus must have seen Norbert by accident, and then came back to brag about it. Now that Dumbledore has denied the existence of a dragon, Seamus naturally had to stop doing it, but he still gathered up the courage to retort.

However, Seamer's crude description of Norbert made Ivan feel the description was a little strange, but after thinking about it, he realized why the terrain of Hogwarts Castle was very high. At the moment when Norbert swooped down from the sky, it was possible she was seen directly from the castle. It may be because the distance was too far, so Seamus could not see it very clearly.

After Ivan understood this, he picked up a glass of iced lemon juice and drank it, wondering curiously how Dumbledore would explain this...

But before Dumbledore could answer, Seamus continued, "I remember seeing it clearly, also there was someone riding on the back of that dragon..."

"I can't be 100% sure, but I think it was Halls!" Seamus said loudly.

Puff~

Ivan spouted out a mouthful of juice and looked at Seamus...